Re: [WikiEN-l] FBI vs. Wikipedia

2010-08-08 Thread Jon
://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikien-l I was just discussing this over lunch. Kind of wowed at how an organization can expect that their public symbil would not be used in an encyclopedia. Jon -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.14 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla

Re: [WikiEN-l] FBI vs. Wikipedia

2010-08-08 Thread Jon
On 8/8/2010 2:46 AM, Jon wrote: On 8/8/2010 1:42 AM, Alan Sim wrote: At the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10851394 and the NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/03/us/03fbi.html?_r=2 The original FBI letter http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/us/20100803-wiki

Re: [WikiEN-l] Another sourcing problem

2010-07-19 Thread Jon Q
IS -- then most articles presented for deletion won't stand a good chance. And at least some of this goes back to sourcing again, as so many possible sources just aren't good enough for the perfectionists batting away at these. Jon Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:08:04 +0100 From: FT2 ft2.w

Re: [WikiEN-l] Admin / experienced user flameout - how do we talk people down off the ledge?

2010-07-15 Thread Jon Q
Hello all, New here; first post. I'm a longtime Wikipedia user and recent first-time editor. Had a rather discouraging incident with regard to my first article on the site, rather an eye-opener as I've attempted to study up on how things work -- or are supposed to work, and finding out that the

[WikiEN-l] Simplified English

2009-08-18 Thread jon
. If this interests you, stop by for a moment: http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page perhaps if you have time in addition to what you volunteer at our other project, the English Wikipedia. Thank you for your time, - -- Best, Jon - --- --- --- --- PGP key located at http

Re: [WikiEN-l] Simplified English

2009-08-18 Thread jon
-l mailing list WikiEN-l@lists.wikimedia.org To unsubscribe from this mailing list, visit: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikien-l Uh... no. It was a shameless plug that required no reply... unless you wanted to reply. :) -- Best, Jon --- --- --- --- PGP key located

Re: [WikiEN-l] Intellipedia

2009-05-27 Thread Jon
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Re: [WikiEN-l] Intellipedia

2009-05-26 Thread Jon
Wiki's. (according to publicly available sources.) Best, Jon ___ WikiEN-l mailing list WikiEN-l@lists.wikimedia.org To unsubscribe from this mailing list, visit: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikien-l

Re: [WikiEN-l] Intellipedia

2009-05-26 Thread Jon
George Herbert wrote: On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Jon scr...@nonvocalscream.com wrote: Fred Bauder wrote: Why Wikipedia and Intellipedia (CIA's version of Wikipedia) can add Value for Information Users http://www.birdsonginfo.com/blog/2009/05/in-addition-to-analysis-we-need

Re: [WikiEN-l] Slog rate

2009-05-07 Thread Jon
? Jon -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkoC9mcACgkQR7/9CWL6/5haUwCePj3+wSkx6QhJVxHYRGzsEfwB RfQAnR9q9ayNrYnNcirWPks/1lbSvhdy =gTtx -END PGP SIGNATURE

Re: [WikiEN-l] AFD has gone to a 7 day cycle

2009-04-10 Thread Jon
@lists.wikimedia.org To unsubscribe from this mailing list, visit: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikien-l I missed this one. I think 5 days was fine. Jon -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAknf

Re: [WikiEN-l] AFD has gone to a 7 day cycle

2009-04-10 Thread Jon
places it was cross posted. Best, Jon signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ WikiEN-l mailing list WikiEN-l@lists.wikimedia.org To unsubscribe from this mailing list, visit: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikien-l

Re: [WikiEN-l] Legal examination

2009-03-29 Thread Jon
. Are you asking the participants of this mlist to do the assignment? Am I missing something, or am I obtuse? Cheers - Jon -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAknOiR0ACgkQR7/9CWL6

[WikiEN-l] Moderation

2009-03-29 Thread Jon
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Why has my message been moderated-deleted? Jon -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAknPqkEACgkQR7/9CWL6/5gEfwCfbsqOVaYxDbIWTNOBb5F0aWEK

Re: [WikiEN-l] Moderation

2009-03-29 Thread Jon
David Gerard wrote: 2009/3/29 Jon scr...@nonvocalscream.com: Why has my message been moderated-deleted? One message this morning came through and I sent it to the list! Then I got a bounce notice on a different address. Is that what you saw? - d

[WikiEN-l] Returned

2009-03-08 Thread Jon
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Friends, I have returned from the field, and look forward to picking up where I/we left off on the project. Best regards, Jon -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http

[WikiEN-l] Upcoming break

2009-02-16 Thread Jon
everything I'm involved with on the foundation and on local projects to a orderly pause as far as my involvement goes. I expect to return sometime in late March. Very best, Jon -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http

Re: [WikiEN-l] Short 3RR-like blocks for incivility

2009-02-15 Thread Jon
as punishment. I would posit that a warning to the editor would suffice, then based on the asshattedness of the editor, a preventative block. Unblock as soon as they assert that they will not repeat the offense. (this message will be PGP signed on request) Jon

Re: [WikiEN-l] Short 3RR-like blocks for incivility

2009-02-15 Thread Jon
on the asshattedness of the editor, a preventative block. Unblock as soon as they assert that they will not repeat the offense. (this message will be PGP signed on request) Jon --- Jon my response was to the idea that a person would be blocked until they agreed that they will not repeat

Re: [WikiEN-l] Wikipedia's new plea for donations stirs skepticism

2008-12-30 Thread Jon
@lists.wikimedia.org To unsubscribe from this mailing list, visit: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikien-l Damage? Jon ___ WikiEN-l mailing list WikiEN-l@lists.wikimedia.org To unsubscribe from this mailing list, visit: https://lists.wikimedia.org

[WikiEN-l] Biography of Living persons

2008-12-28 Thread Jon
for the duration of their life. This I base on the number of complaints on site and off site (via our otrs mechanism, for example). Keep in mind, the English Wikipedia will be around for ages. Thoughts? Best, Jon- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG

Re: [WikiEN-l] Biography of Living persons

2008-12-28 Thread Jon
this as a broad all blps can do this. On 12/28/08, Jon scr...@datascreamer.com wrote: I just want to throw this onlist *before* doing anything on wiki to see what kind of thoughts are out there. I would be interested in an extension of the BLP policy to go as far as, those who explicitly op out, can have

Re: [WikiEN-l] Biography of Living persons

2008-12-28 Thread Jon
of their perpetual embarrassment? Most especially, if their articles are frequent targets of hatcheting and libel. Most especially, if the notability is 'marginal'. Jon- wjhon...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 12/28/2008 7:36:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, newyorkb...@gmail.com writes

Re: [WikiEN-l] The Times on Wikipedia

2008-12-21 Thread Jon
from this mailing list, visit: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikien-l I like the idea Wikipedia for reports, perhaps a very small link on the main page. Jon -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org

Re: [WikiEN-l] Subscription idea

2008-12-21 Thread Jon
fence? Jon- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAklPF+AACgkQ6+ro8Pm1AtV6dgCgj71oeyt92GZkuJbrt56n4Ern wQIAnRdjBH8n2Nv4922gsZ0aTVDPcuUG =IHsD -END PGP SIGNATURE